Organs that secrete hormones Flashcards
What secretes releasing & inhibiting hormones?
hypothalamus
What secretes antidiuretic hormone (ADH) also known as vasopressin oxytocin
pituitary gland - neurohypophysis (posterior)
What secretes growth hormone?
pituitary gland - adenohypophysis (anterior)
What secretes adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)
pituitary gland - adenohypophysis (anterior)
What secretes thyrotrophin or thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
pituitary gland - adenohypophysis (anterior)
What secretes follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
pituitary gland - adenohypophysis (anterior)
What secretes luteinising hormone (LH)
pituitary gland - adenohypophysis (anterior)
What secretes prolactin?
pituitary gland - adenohypophysis (anterior)
What secretes thyroxine (T4)?
thyroid gland
What secretes triiodothyronine (T3)?
thyroid gland
What secretes parathyroid hormone aka parathormone (PTH)?
parathyroid gland
What secretes insulin & glucagon?
pancreas
What secretes cortisol, aldosterone, androgens, adrenaline and noradrenaline?
adrenal glands
What secretes testosterone & oestrogen?
testes
What secretes oestrogen, progesterone & testosterone?
ovaries
Many other cells in the body secrete hormones e.g. myocytes in the atria of the heart and these are an example of what is sometimes called the ?
“diffuse” endocrine system. These are in addition to the major endocrine organs.